Merlot
Red · Medium · Dry
Cabernet's softer sibling — plum, black cherry, and a whisper of chocolate, framed by rounder tannins and earlier drinkability. The wine that built Pomerol and the one to reach for when Cabernet feels like overkill.
Why it works with Butterflied Leg Of Lamb Stuffed With Mushrooms And Chard
The friendly middle ground for Butterflied Leg Of Lamb Stuffed With Mushrooms And Chard: Merlot Or Pinot Noir's balance lets the meat lead.